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 # React in Action: From Setup to Deployment
 This is the repository for the LinkedIn Learning course React in Action: From Setup to Deployment. The full course is available from [LinkedIn Learning][lil-course-url].
 
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+## Course Description
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+Begin your adventure into React, the front-end library trusted by developers worldwide, as Ray Villalobos gets you started installing React, utilizing hooks for state and lifecycle management, handling events, and structuring your components for maximum reusability. Dive into styling with Pico CSS. Optimize your application with JSX and learn the intricacies of integrating and managing external modules. Discover practical ways to use tools like Node.js, Veet, and GitHub Codespaces for efficient development and debugging. Learn how to incorporate SVG icons and custom fonts to enhance your application's visual appeal. Follow along with examples and hands-on projects designed to solidify your understanding. Whether you're building interactive user interfaces for personal projects or deploying production-ready applications, this comprehensive course will equip you with the knowledge that you need to excel.
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 _See the readme file in the main branch for updated instructions and information._
 ## Instructions
 This repository has branches for each of the videos in the course. You can use the branch pop up menu in github to switch to a specific branch and take a look at the course at that stage, or you can add `/tree/BRANCH_NAME` to the URL to go to the branch you want to access.
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     Add changes to git using this command: git add .
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-## Installing
-1. To use these exercise files, you must have the following installed:
-	- [list of requirements for course]
-2. Clone this repository into your local machine using the terminal (Mac), CMD (Windows), or a GUI tool like SourceTree.
-3. [Course-specific instructions]
+ ## Instructor
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+Ray Villalobos
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+Senior Staff Instructor at LinkedIn Learning
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+Check out my other courses on [LinkedIn Learning](https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/ray-villalobos?u=104).
 
 
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-[lil-course-url]: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/
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+[lil-course-url]: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/react-in-action-from-setup-to-deployment
+[lil-thumbnail-url]: https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/v2/D4D0DAQGk2pMffcNHPQ/learning-public-crop_675_1200/learning-public-crop_675_1200/0/1737679661999?e=2147483647&v=beta&t=UsLEx5QnLozafkQhp7OGusw5GtJUV4FvG3wk_y69Lig